Cars Archives: Fashions change in auto restoration as in clothing

This photo is all about classic cars. But not so much about classic fashions.

This photo is all about classic cars. But not so much about classic fashions.

Even the classic beauty front and center might look at this photo and groan, “White wire wheels! What was I thinking?” Fashions change in auto restoration just as in clothing.

In the background, the crowd shows how delightfully different and fashionably risk-taking a crowd of people who can appreciate metal flake, painted flames and this year’s fins can be. Although in this case, the cars at the auction appear more sedate.

There are a few photos from this event, but the only information on the back is a Journal Library stamp from June 15, 1975, and the photographer’s personal stamp, Photo by Reynold R. Paniccia.

Does anyone remember this sale?

CarsJournal Archives is an occasional feature that brings selected photos out of the Providence Journal’s archives. There is often only very limited information available about the photograph. If you have more information, please contact pconstan@providencejournal.com, and be sure to put “CarsJournal Archives” in the subject line.

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